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A US federal appeals court has issued a unanimous decision concerning suppressors and the National Firearms Act, with commentators arguing the ruling came down immediately after what they call a deliberate attempt to trap bad precedent. Gun-rights analysts are now debating what the decision means for future challenges to federal firearms regulation and whether it signals broader limits on federal authority over silencers.

Israel's Supreme Court has unanimously struck down the election panel's decision to bar Arab parties from running in the election. The ruling restores the parties' right to participate in the vote and is a significant setback for politicians who sought their exclusion. The decision underscores the court's role as a check on electoral bodies and is likely to sharpen tensions over the place of Arab citizens in Israeli politics ahead of the election.

The Iowa Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the removal of Scott Belt from the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors. The ruling closes the door on Belt's efforts to reclaim his elected seat, and the decision is expected to determine who controls the board going forward. Few further details about the grounds for removal were available.

Teamsters Local Union No. 174 announced that members working at Heidelberg/Corliss have voted unanimously to authorize a strike. A strike authorization vote does not mean workers walk out immediately, but it gives union leaders the power to call a work stoppage if contract negotiations fail. The unanimous outcome signals strong member resolve as bargaining continues over wages and working conditions.

Travelers and history enthusiasts are marking the feast day of Ananias of Damascus, the biblical figure who baptized Saint Paul. The occasion is being observed with visits to the small underground chapel in Damascus built on the site traditionally believed to be Ananias's home, one of the city's oldest surviving Christian sites.

Senator Rand Paul blocked a push to pass the Kids Online Safety Act by unanimous consent in the Senate, stalling the child online safety bill that has otherwise drawn broad bipartisan support. The move prevents the legislation from clearing the chamber without a floor debate or recorded vote, leaving its path forward uncertain. Supporters of the bill, which would impose duty-of-care obligations on online platforms regarding minors, now face renewed procedural hurdles.

The Richmond city council has voted unanimously to approve a 'Trust Policy' resolution that limits how city authorities share information about residents' immigration status with federal agencies. The measure aims to build trust between immigrant communities and local government by assuring residents that routine contact with city services will not lead to immigration enforcement.

The Department of Justice has joined President Trump's legal fight against Judge Kathleen Williams. A unanimous Eleventh Circuit panel had left Williams free to enforce restrictions stemming from her finding that Trump used a federal lawsuit to manufacture judicial legitimacy for an administration position. The Justice Department's intervention escalates the dispute, drawing attention to the growing clash between the judiciary and the administration over the case.